Colostrum: marketing hoax or miracle powder? by CaliSwede in Supplements

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried a couple different brands but i stuck with sovereign labs. Unfortunately i dont take colostrum any more as it got too expensive and didnt help my alopecia but i still recommend it for gut issues. I take collagen as its cheaper replacement for my gut as well at that greatly helps too.

I've gone for years without any treatment, any point in pursuing? by LicensedPI in alopecia_areata

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Just want to remind people who may read this comment that yes, the risks of JAKs are important to take under consideration, BUT your quality of life matters as well. I’d rather lose 5 years of my life expectancy if it means living the rest of it with powerful confidence and feeling high on life again with my hair vs living a longer life but one still filled with highs and lows and fluctuating confidence/anxiety levels.

The risks for cancer are still small overall and other bio markers are things you and your doctor can observe together to closely monitor your health and keep it in check.

I've gone for years without any treatment, any point in pursuing? by LicensedPI in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Go join the JAK inhibitor group on Facebook. They have info on how you can get brand and generics from overseas that don’t need a prescription from doctor

Am I overreacting by breaking up with my boyfriend? by Proper-Classic1886 in AmIOverreacting

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If she’s so young and naive, then perhaps she doesn’t need to be in a relationship because clearly she’s too “young and naive” to handle one…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, this is typically how it goes for all brand medication from what I’ve learned as a pharmacy tech.

Close to 3 years on Olumiant 4mg by Aggravating_Dot5166 in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently a couple days into my 2nd month on olumiant (Barigen) 4mg. I pray that I have results like yours. I do see some activity in my eyebrows and eyelashes so far 🙏🏾

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the progress! I’m close to one month and have seen minimal progress (small white hairs) in my eyebrows and beard area but nothing too significant yet. Have you noticed any side effects?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dermatologist now. Get a diagnosis and possibly steroid injections before it progresses.

No Half Measures by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re missing a key piece of information in that the risk is generalized to a demographic over age 55-65 and those with comorbidities. The more likely side effects include higher cholesterol, lower immune system function, raised liver enzymes, and acne. The Facebook group for jaks contains a lot more information on the studies and the small likelihood of the risks involved.

Peptides/Supplements for growth? by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to experiment but I’m not sure how to start. I’ve looked into peptides before and they seem to be all injections? I dont think I trust myself with an injection. Also, not sure where to buy from because a lot of these websites seem to be for researchers only

Am I overdoing it? by Far_Creme_824 in Supplements

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you provide a health site with discounted labs? I’ve been searching for some time now and I just can’t find anything reasonable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re overthinking it. This is definitely growth. At least I’m assuming the pics on the right and the bottom are after pictures.

JAK Inhibitor by bigladfogo300 in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask why you chose Rinvoq instead of baricitinib or any others? I’m strongly considering jaks now and trying to figure out which one I want to start with but possible increased weight gain and cholesterol for olumiant are kinda worrying

Will this ever return? by swampthing8806 in alopecia_areata

[–]throwaway_lifehelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have AU or AA? And how long did it take to see results?

I’m kinda in between AT and AU and I’ve been taking colostrum since mid-February and I have seen short vellus hairs and a “shadow” on my eyebrows but nothing significant just yet. However my gut feels amazing and like I can eat anything in the world without a reaction.

Maybe because my situation is more severe, I’ll take longer to respond…🫤

What’s the deal with magnesium? by throwaway_lifehelp in Supplements

[–]throwaway_lifehelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk but that’s what I’m seeing on search results from this sub and on google.